James W Stevens

Career

James Stevens provides corporate and regulatory advice to clients and has substantial experience in the representation of public and private companies, including banks, neobanks, marketplace lenders, payments companies, and other fintech and financial services providers and partners in connection with formation, licensing, banking as a service (BAAS) and other program agreements, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and regulatory compliance. In such capacity, James offers creative advice regarding how to structure and document business arrangements in line with regulatory requirements. He also advises clients regarding employment agreements and short- and long-term incentive arrangements for executives. James often serves as the principal outside counsel for his clients.